Whooping cough rates are on the rise among children, and more deaths have been attributed to the condition in 2010 than in the last 50 years. It’s recommended that adults who will be in contact with newborns get a pertussis booster, even if they have been vaccinated before. Because the booster wears off over time its likely adults can carry traces of the disease. While not strong enough to make and adult sick, trace amounts can be harmful for infants who aren’t old enough to have received the vaccination.

From 1993- 2006, hospitalization rates for diabetes increased by 66%. The increase was across the board in terms of age and gender. People in their 30s were most likely to be hospitalized for the condition.